Skydance Interactive’s Pete Akermann discusses the challenges and next generation of large-scale VR development at GamesBeat Summit 2020. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Aron Garst
VR researchers show string haptic wearable that lets you feel objects
The latest effort to simulate touch within VR environments aims to replicate the sensations of interacting with large objects, railings, and walls. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
How to watch GamesBeat Summit 2020
Here’s how to watch GamesBeat Summit on YouTube, Twitch, and Mixer, but also in Oculus Venues and in a Hearo.live communal voicechat room. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeff Grubb
Augmented reality hits economic reality in the case of Magic Leap
Coolness does have a price, but it is far lower than the $2,300-$3,000 Magic Leap was expecting consumers to shell out. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Milan A. Račić, Gideon Brothers
Magic Leap announces layoffs and enterprise refocus to ensure second AR headset
The well-funded augmented reality company is trimming its workforce and targeting enterprise customers in an effort to guarantee its next-gen glasses ship. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Holoride taps Russo Brothers and AR/VR pioneers for strategy board
The VR in-car entertainment company has recruited an all-star cast of advisors to take its unique hardware and software platform to the masses. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Oculus Quest: How to optimize and extend battery life
The Oculus Quest has a limited battery life. But if you’re savvy, there’s a few ways to minimize the drain and extend you battery life a little bit further. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Harry Baker, UploadVR
Oculus designer creates LED face mask to encourage social distancing
As the coronavirus spreads across the world, some people still don’t realize they’re getting too close to strangers. This mask helps spread the message. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Microsoft hires Apple 5G chief to develop new HoloLens and AI products
A former Apple 5G wireless executive has joined Microsoft to lead engineering for future mixed reality and AI products, including HoloLens devices. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Facebook is selling refurbished Rift CV1s as Rift S remains sold out in U.S.
The Oculus Rift S and Quest are still out of stock, so in the U.S. Facebook is temporarily selling a “limited supply” of refurbished original Rifts. AR/VR – VentureBeat & David Heaney, UploadVR